Description
Cranberry Bliss Cream Bars deliver a perfect winter dessert with creamy white chocolate and tangy cranberries. Rich layers of smooth cream cheese and zesty cranberry create an irresistible treat that melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) crushed pineapple (juice included)
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can whole cranberry sauce
- 2 (3-ounce/85 grams) packages of cherry Jell-O (raspberry or cranberry can be substituted)
Dairy and Sweet Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Liquid and Nuts:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) boiling water
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) cranberry or apple juice
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Boil water in a large mixing bowl, then add both Jell-O packets, stirring thoroughly until the gelatin completely dissolves into a smooth liquid.
- Incorporate the entire can of crushed pineapple, including its juice, and the whole cranberry sauce. Use a spoon to break down any large fruit chunks, creating a uniform mixture.
- Mix in of finely chopped pecans and the cranberry or apple juice, stirring until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the gelatin base.
- Transfer the mixture carefully into a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33-centimeter) glass dish or gelatin mold, ensuring an even surface for setting.
- Refrigerate the gelatin layer for approximately 2 hours, or until it becomes completely firm and solid.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency, gradually adding powdered sugar to create a light, sweet mixture.
- Gently fold the sour cream into the cream cheese mixture, blending until the texture becomes uniform and silky.
- Once the gelatin layer has set, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the surface, creating a smooth, consistent layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining chopped pecans over the cream layer for added texture and visual appeal.
- Return the dessert to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes to allow the cream layer to set and the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Perfectly balance tart cranberry and sweet cream for a delightful dessert experience.
- Choose fresh ingredients to enhance the overall flavor and texture of the bars.
- Refrigeration is crucial for achieving the ideal set and creamy consistency.
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping to intensify their nutty flavor and add depth.
- Serve chilled for the most refreshing and satisfying dessert presentation.
- Prepare ahead of time, as the setting process takes approximately 2-3 hours total.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg